From Spark to Strain? Changes in Relationship Satisfaction as a Function of Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how narcissistic traits affect relationship satisfaction over time.
• Longitudinal analysis of relationship satisfaction
• Assessment of narcissistic admiration and rivalry
• Comparison of baseline satisfaction and changes over time
• Narcissistic rivalry did not moderate changes in relationship satisfaction
• Findings challenge the assumption of a simple negative impact of narcissism on satisfaction
• Emphasize the need for exploring different time scales and diverse relationship outcomes